Stamps - Royalmail commemorates first powered flight centenary in the UK

“Ready for take-off! Royal Mail has put on a stunning display of new stamps to mark the centenary of the first officially recorded, powered flight in the UK. Available Thursday 17 July 2008..." - royalmail (but you can order them now.)

A beautiful collection indeed.  I got them all!(except for the 'mint stamps' which are already included in the presentation pack.)  In case you're wondering, yes, they do international deliveries for just over a couple of 'quid'(pounds) - no matter how many stamps you order.  More than reasonable don't you think.  Feeling that you're getting the short-end of the stick isn't a daily experience here in the UK.

I'm not much of an aviation-freak, but I do like the significance of the event and the 'centenary' milestone - which my return here coincides with - and the designs and colour palette used as it tends to focus one's attention on the event instead of distracting one's attention from it.  I also like the way the viewer is brought into the scene in the foreground that sort of locates us amongst them as well - what i would term an 'inclusive design'.  Most importantly, the significance of each developmental milestone is focused on 'minimalistically' with the sky as a canvas.  Good one!  You can view the 'special stamps' page here.